Monday, January 7, 2013

Do Now: Is a tragic flaw limited to a Shakespearean tragic hero? What might be a tragic flaw in a contemporary hero? ( Hint - Who are our heroes today?)
Classwork:
"Manhood, Football, and Suicide" CNN article 

1. Annotate the text for who, what, where, and when.
2. Define key terms fro the text.
3. Is he a tragic hero? Why?
4. Analyze the author's perspective on manhood and our cultural values.
5. The 'why' of this article.
Homework: Finish reading the article and answer the CRQ:
What values go with the "supersized macho world of football". Summarize them in the margin.
Why does the author feel they are unhealthy? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.